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Jamu Kunyit Asam: Turmeric & Tamarind Herbal Drink (Vegan)
Jamu kunyit asam is an Indonesian herbal drink made of turmeric, tamarind and sugar. It’s especially beneficial for menstrual cramps, to eliminate body odor, and for weight maintenance.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 300 gr fresh turmeric
- 100 gr tamarind
- 250 gr palm sugar
- 2 lt water
Instructions
- 1
Roast the fresh turmeric over the stove around 3 minutes each side, cool off.
- 2
Peel and chop the turmeric, and blend it with 500 ml water.
- 3
Knead the tamarind with 100 ml water to extract the juice.
- 4
Put the tamarind, turmeric and the rest of the water into a cooking pan and boil it over medium heat.
- 5
When the mixtures boil, add the palm sugar and cook it again until the sugar melts.
- 6
Cool the drink mixtures, and sieve it.
- 7
Store in a glass bottle. The drink is ready to serve, cold or at room temperature.